Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Moonlight Gourami's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Moonlight Gourami has an elegant, silvery-green iridescence that shimmers like moonlight on water. It is one of the more peaceful large gouramis, with a graceful, flowing swimming motion. They are a great choice for a larger community tank with other peaceful fish of a similar size.
Key traits
peaceful
solitary
community
medium
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Moonlight Gourami healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 25–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Moonlight Gourami is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Moonlight Gourami is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Moonlight Gourami vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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